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Job Title: Electrical Technician
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly qualified Electrical Technician with 3-5 years of experience in industrial electrical work. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Reading blueprints
Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues
Making repairs to manufacturing equipment
Documenting repairs and maintaining machine history logs
Working in extreme conditions (high temperatures, confined spaces, ladders, lifts, etc.)
Managing inventory methods and purchase orders using SAP & Requisitions
Working overtime and being on call when necessary
Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of industrial electrical experience
Basic machine shop education and/or experience
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and various mechanical systems
Possession of hand tools in safe working order (specialty tools will be provided)
Proficient computer knowledge, including familiarity with Computer Maintenance Manager System (CMMS) preferred
Key Skills:
Maintenance technician
Troubleshooting electrical issues
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, schematic expertise
Additional Skills & Responsibilities:
Performing precision mechanical and electrical calibrations and repairs to industrial machinery in a "Test Bench" environment
Troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic equipment in "Emergency Breakdown" situations and as directed through the "Work Order" system
Specifying, designing, and installing circuits and/or instrumentation to solve specific needs or problems
Operating independently with minimal supervision, handling shifts alone
Continuously improving skills through on-the-job and self-directed training
Diagnosing basic PLC and/or robotic communications, including uploading and downloading of programs
Utilizing experience, troubleshooting skills, and research abilities to manage breakdowns, failures, and calibrations
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Preferred Education:
Experience Level:
Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Shift: 2-2-3 Schedule - NIGHT SHIFT 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in RIDGEWAY,VA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.